Working in Groups and Teams

Being in groups is part of everyday life and many of us will belong to a wide range of groups, for example: family groups, social groups, sports groups, committees, etc.

The nature of any group can change quite dramatically over time.  There are a wide range of theories relating to group development but most assume that groups go through a number of stages – a life-cycle.

This lesson looks at the various roles people take on as part of a formal group.

Working in groups is a key activity for people in most personal and professional settings.

There are several distinct types of 'difficult behavior' which can occur in group situations.

People attend meetings for a wide variety of reasons, including work, personal interests and leisure activities.